Rise & Decolonize! Lets Get Free

Occupy Seattle has a People of Color Caucus because racism exists everywherenot just everywhere except among well-meaning activists. (One point of debate: Would another word have done better than the colonialist Occupy for this movement?) Now, aiming to elevate race consciousness across Occupy and draw underrepresented folks into the movement, the People of Color Caucus, along with Hip Hop Occupies, will lead a march and an arts-based rally tonight. There will be 20 local DJs, MCs, b-boy/b-girl crews, speakers, live art, and surveys to identify local demands. The march from SCCC to Westlake starts at 4:30 pm, opening statements downtown are at 5, and performances begin at 5:30. (Westlake Park, 401 Pine St, www.hiphopoccupies.com, 510 pm, free)